CGSC/FMWR Triathlon

Date

Start: Saturday, May 5, 2012 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Fort Leavenworth, Harney Sports Complex
185 Fourth Street Fort Leavenworth, KS

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 @ 9:59 PM PST

Brief Description

All are invited to the CGSC/FMWR Triathlon on Fort Leavenworth on Saturday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. Start/finish at Harney Sports Complex. $45 for adults, $70 for teams (2-3). Complete the entire Triathlon, or split the events with a team! A non-competitive "Kids' Try-athlon" is available too for $20. It consists of a 50 yd swim, 1 mile bike ride and a 400 meter run at approximately 11:00 a.m.

SWIM

Swim 200 yards. Serpentine start, every 10 seconds. The race will begin at Harney Indoor Pool at 8:30 a.m. Swimmers will be placed in a starting order which allows faster swimmers to be the first to start. Start times will be based on estimated completion times (for swim) submitted on entry forms. Note: Average swim time for 200 yards is approximately 4 mins.

BIKE

Bike 12.6 miles. The bike course is an “out and back” route. It has several STEEP hills and winding sections of the route. If the roads are wet, be alert for slick areas because of wet foliage from the trees. A video-preview of the bike course is available on the Leavenworth TRI Club website. Click on the “CSGC TRI Info” tab and scroll down the page to the video window.

RUN

Run 3.1 miles. The run course consists of one lap around the main post of Fort Leavenworth. Course is fairly smooth, hard surfaced with gently rolling hills throughout.

RELAY TEAMS

Relay teams will consist of 2 or 3 individuals. Each member of the team will complete at least 1 of the 3 events and pass their timing chip to the next member of the team in the transition area. The biker will pass it on to the runner in transition area. Each member of the team must complete his/her event unassisted. Relay team members may NOT also compete as individuals.

SAFETY

USA Triathlon rules will apply. All cyclists must wear ANSI/Snell approved helmets. No headphones, earphones, or Oakley Thumps allowed for safety reasons. Bicycles need handlebar endcaps/plugs. Safety brief will be conducted for all competitors at 8:15 a.m. on race day at Harney Gym.

GENERAL RULES

1. USA Triathlon rules will apply. 2. All cycling competitors must wear an ANSI/Snell approved helmet. 3. This is a DRAFT legal race, however you cannot ride side by side due to the roads being open to traffic. If you pass another rider, you have 15 seconds to complete the pass. 4. Race numbers must be worn by all competitors during the bike and run legs. Numbers will be provided. 5. Male competitors must wear a shirt / jersey during the bike and run legs.

KID'S CATEGORY

Fun event, not timed, Ages 8-12. All participants receive an award at the finish line. Distances: Swim 50 yards (2 lengths), bike 1 mile, run 400m. Kids MUST be able to swim an entire length of a 25 yard pool unassisted. Start time will be approximately 11AM after the end of the adult event.

COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES

TEAM (Male, Female, Coed, and Family) Awards for winner in each category. INDIVIDUALS: All personnel wishing to compete in the individual event must complete each of the three events of the race alone and unassisted. Males and females will each have competitive age groups as follows: 13-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over. Awards for top three in each category. All ages based on age on race day.Awards for top male and female overall finishers.

PACKET PICK-UP

Race packet pick-up will be Friday afternoon May 4, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at the Frontier Conference Center on Ft Leavenworth. Santa Fe Bike Shop will be on hand at the packet pick-up to adjust bikes as needed. Packets can also be picked up Saturday morning in Harney Gym prior to the race. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Please visit the event website at www.leavenworthtriclub.com and click on the "CGSC Tri Info" tab.

TIME LINE

May 4, 2012 • 4:00-6:00 p.m. -Packet pickup at FCC. May 5, 2012. • 6:00-8:00 a.m. - Race check-in and packet pick-up at Harney Gym, Fort Leavenworth. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION! • 8:15 a.m. - Mandatory safety brief for all competitors at Harney Gym. • 7:30-8:05 a.m. - Pool open for warm-up. • 8:30 a.m. -UTC - Swim Begins. *Following the adult race - Kid's Try-Athlon. *Swim 50 yards, bike 1 miles, run 400m. *Awards Ceremony after Kid's event.

Additional Information

Registration will be available on Active.com and at Gruber and Harney gyms until close of business on Wednesday, May 2. You may register for an additional $5 fee on Friday, May 4 at packet pick-up, located at The Frontier Conference Center on Ft. Leavenworth. The top 3 finishers in each age group will receive medals with special recognition for the overall male and female finishers. All participating kids will receive medals. All who register will receive a t-shirt. Registration will NOT be available on race day! For more event information, visit http://www.leavenworthtriclub.com/

More Information

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